A Rs130.42 Cr balance-work contract is open on the western spur of the Rampur-Rudrapur section, the link that joins NH-24 to NH-87 while bypassing Rampur town in Uttar Pradesh, and NHAI is taking bids until 8 September 2026.
What is left to build
This is a balance-work package: NHAI is re-tendering the unfinished portion of the western side spur at the risk and cost of the earlier contractor. The corridor lets through traffic between NH-24 and NH-87 skip Rampur town entirely. The notice floats the work on EPC mode while listing the form of contract as item rate, so read the NIT carefully before pricing. Bidding opened on 20 July 2026 and the window runs a full seven weeks, which leaves time for a proper site walk of what stands half done.
Who the job fits
Balance works reward contractors who have closed out other people’s leftovers before. Expect partial earthwork, structures at mixed stages and utilities already shifted, so careful inspection beats optimistic pricing here. At Rs130.42 Cr with a Rs1.30 Cr earnest money and Rs20,000 tender fee, the package sits well with mid-size highway firms and road contractors already mobilised in western Uttar Pradesh. The two-cover format with 120-day bid validity is standard NHAI practice.
Iron for the corridor
Spur completion is familiar road-plant territory. Count on excavators for the remaining earthwork and structure approaches, motor graders to true up the formation, and compactors working embankment and pavement layers. Owners weighing a purchase against this timeline can compare equipment finance options before the bid goes in.
Key facts
| Tender ID |
2026_NHAI_284851_1 |
| Reference no. |
NHAI/HQ/ MBD/RPR-RDR /Balance Work/2026 |
| Issuing authority |
National Highways Authority of India (Head Office, Technical) |
| Location |
Rampur-Rudrapur section, Uttar Pradesh (bid opening at NHAI HQ, New Delhi) |
| Estimated value |
Rs130.42 Cr |
| EMD |
Rs1,30,00,000 |
| Tender fee |
Rs20,000 |
| Form of contract |
Item rate (floated on EPC mode) |
| Published |
20 July 2026 |
| Bids close |
8 September 2026 |
| Bid opening |
9 September 2026 |
| Completion period |
Not specified. |
| Official portal |
Central Public Procurement Portal (eprocure.gov.in) |
How to apply
- Open the official portal: Central Public Procurement Portal (eprocure.gov.in).
- Search by tender ID 2026_NHAI_284851_1 (reference no. NHAI/HQ/ MBD/RPR-RDR /Balance Work/2026) under National Highways Authority of India.
- Register on the portal and keep a valid Class III digital signature certificate ready.
- Download the NIT and tender document, then check the eligibility, EMD and fee terms.
- Submit your bid online before 8 September 2026.
Live tenders worth tracking
Bidding rail or road work in the same belt? The North Central Railway Manikpur third-line tender in Uttar Pradesh and the Ludhiana-Rupnagar NH-205K highway tender in Punjab are both open. Browse live tenders in Uttar Pradesh or the full list of live tenders on DesiMachines.
FAQ
What is the Rampur Rudrapur spur tender for?
It covers the balance construction work on the western side spur connecting NH-24 to NH-87 bypassing Rampur town, re-tendered by NHAI at the risk and cost of the earlier contractor.
What are the value and earnest money?
The estimated value is Rs130.42 Cr, with an EMD of Rs1,30,00,000 and a tender fee of Rs20,000.
When do bids close?
Bids close on 8 September 2026 and are scheduled to open on 9 September 2026.
Where do I find the tender documents?
On the Central Public Procurement Portal (eprocure.gov.in). Search tender ID 2026_NHAI_284851_1 to download the NIT and tender document.
Tender details are summarised for convenience and may change. Always verify the latest dates, terms and documents on the official tendering portal before bidding. DesiMachines is not responsible for changes made by the issuing authority.